The overlooked 1973 Star Trek series
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Whether or not it's part of the Star Trek "canon", The Animated Series shares the show's vision for a utopian future where humans coexist peacefully with aliens, writes Swapna Krishna.
Star Trek: The Animated Series defined an in-between era for the franchise, much like what we're facing now, writes Swapna Krishna. And whether or not it's deemed to be part of the Star Trek "canon", it shares the show's vision for a utopian future where humans coexist peacefully with aliens.
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The overlooked 1973 Star Trek series
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The overlooked 1973 Star Trek series
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Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973)
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